Hungry for lunch and info on Section 404 changes? ESI is hosting Lunch and Learns!

Section 404 CWA Assumption by State of Florida: The good news is that there are no permit fees! There are also some other changes that may affect you, but ESI is here to answer your questions. ESI would like to invite you to a lunch and learn at our office to hear what is currently known, what is yet to be resolved, and our take on the implication of pending changes.

We will provide you with an update on the new rule regarding the ACOE Federal Section 404 Dredge and Fill Permitting Program. This new rule means there will be changes to the process to obtain Federal Section 404 permits in Florida. The major change is that the FDEP will be assuming all Section 404 permitting from the ACOE. The objective of this assumption is to streamline the permitting process, increase timeliness, and improve consistency during the 404 processes. Current estimates are that this new program will be rolled out later this year - sometime between November and December. There are both known and unknown ramifications of this new assumption. However, we wanted to share with you some specific highlights of the new program to provide insight and recommendations for you regarding your current and future development projects.We hope you can make it! If you can't and would like more information, please feel free to reach out to ESI's CEO Rhodes Robinson, 904-470-2200.